Herbs and Inflammation

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Herbs and Inflammation

• Botanical Medicine 2
• Fall 2009

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Boswellia serrata
Inhibits 5-lipooxygenase and NFkappaB
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Calendula officinalis
Reduces swelling Xanthophyls and granulation
tissue Cyclooxygenase Lipooxygenase
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Curcuma longa

• Inhibits 5-lipooxygenase
• Inhibits Cyclooxygenase

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Matricaria recutita
Chamazulene Cortisone release and inhibits
5-lipoxygenase Alpha-bisabolol enhances
prostaglandin production
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Tanacetum parthenium
Sesquiterpene lactones (Parthenolide) inhibit
Phospholipase A and NFkappaB
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Other herbal inflammation modulators

• Ginkgo biloba
• Silybum marianum
• Capsicum spp.
• Camellia sinensis
• Uncaria tomentosa
• Scutellaria baicalensis

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Case study

• 12 year old boy presents with a wound on the palm
  of his hand. He burnt his hand on a hot plate 2
  days ago. Yesterday he pierced the blister.
  Today the burn site is markedly erythematous with
  red lines spreading past his wrists.

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Case study

• 48 year old female presents with mild to moderate
  joint pain in her knees and wrists. She has had
  no recent injuries but is an active gardener and
  walks 4-5 times a week. She has a history of
  asthma but is not currently on any medications. A
  bone scan ruled out osteopenia and osteoporosis.